Twiggs County is the geographical center of Georgia along Interstate-16 between Atlanta and the Georgia ports and offers over 500acres in the new I-16 Industrial park

Summary of Western Area

Overview

Most of the western states were purchased from Britain, Mexico, and Russia in the 19th century. Native American tribes originally lived in these areas and many immigrants migrated to this area, giving it a very diverse population. This area developed rapidly thanks to the Gold Rush in the mid-19th Century and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Although there are many large cities on the west coast, many small towns remain further inland.

Geography

In the west, there are various types of natural environments, including the Rocky Mountain range, desert areas such as the Sonora Desert, and coastal areas along California. Over 80% of the National Parks in the US are located in the west, including world natural heritage sites such as Yellow Stone, Yosemite, Red Wood, and the Grand Canyon.

Climate

The western area occupies 2/3 of the land in the United States, and due to its variety of natural environments, temperatures during the four seasons vary greatly. Except for the Rocky area, the eastern portion is dry with little precipitation and temperatures drop to freezing in the winter time. The area along the Pacific is relatively warm throughout the year, but the northwestern part has the most precipitation in the United States.

Industry/
Economy

In the areas where the oil industry and stock farming originally prospered, high-tech industries such as communication, semi-conductor, and biotechnology are rapidly developing. From the mid-20th century, many Japanese companies started developing their businesses in the coastal states, but many have begun moving inland as well.

Major Cities: Portland - The largest city in the state; the many semi-conductor, electronic, and communication industries in this area give it the nickname "Silicon Forest".Eugene - The 3rd largest city in the state